About the song
*Rikki Don’t Lose That Number* is a song by the American rock band Steely Dan, released in 1974 as the lead single from their third studio album, *Pretzel Logic*. The song was written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.
The song is a medium-tempo rock song with a jazzy feel. The lyrics tell the story of a man who meets a woman at a bar and gives her his phone number. He is unsure if she will ever call him, so he pleads with her not to lose his number. The song’s catchy melody and relatable lyrics made it a commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974. It has since been covered by many artists, including Elton John and Billy Joel.
*Rikki Don’t Lose That Number* is a classic Steely Dan song that showcases the band’s signature sound of sophisticated songwriting and musicianship. The song has been praised for its catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and jazzy instrumentation. It is a must-listen for any fan of rock or pop music.
Here are some additional details about the song:
* **Personnel:**
* Donald Fagen – vocals, piano
* Walter Becker – bass, guitar
* Chuck Rainey – bass
* Bernard Purdie – drums
* David Sanborn – alto saxophone
* Michael Omartian – keyboards
* **Charts:**
* Billboard Hot 100: #4
* Cash Box Top 100: #3
* **Awards:**
* Grammy Award for Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical (1975)
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Lyrics
We hear you’re leaving, that’s okay
I thought our little wild time had just begun
I guess you kind of scared yourself, you turn and run
But if you have a change of heart
Rikki don’t lose that number
You don’t want to call nobody else
Send it off in a letter to yourself
Rikki don’t lose that number
It’s the only one you own
You might use it if you feel better
When you get home
I have a friend in town, he’s heard your name
We can go out driving on Slow Hand Row
We could stay inside and play games, I don’t know
And you could have a change of heart
Rikki don’t lose that number
You don’t want to call nobody else
Send it off in a letter to yourself
Rikki don’t lose that number
It’s the only one you own
You might use it if you feel better
When you get home
You tell yourself you’re not my kind
But you don’t even know your mind
And you could have a change of heart
Rikki don’t lose that number
You don’t want to call nobody else
Send it off in a letter to yourself
Rikki don’t lose that number
It’s the only one you own
You might use it if you feel better
When you get home